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obama will be boarding air force one to head to logan airport in boston scheduled arrival at 7:00 our time this morning so well see if they stick to that schedule but you saw the live picture, obviously he will speak this later in boston and our anchor -- well we will show you now what is happening with the marine walking out of marine i. >> the president will follow shortly and we apologize for the picture here, the cleaning of the lens but he will transfer here from this helicopter to air force one for the trip to boston and the come peoplation and to mark the event with people in boston and we will follow the story and bring you more as details become available. >> we are talking about the reports from boston from our reporter there. >> yes, as you just said, there is our prior to and she will give us an update in 20 minutes. now the weather. mike? >> good morning, we will start with live doppler 7 hd and you will notice how dry it is spiking -- picking up the dry air. everyone is asking, when are they going away? today is the day they go away. we debt back -- get back to normal wi
obama will be boarding air force one to head to logan airport in boston scheduled arrival at 7:00 our time this morning so well see if they stick to that schedule but you saw the live picture, obviously he will speak this later in boston and our anchor -- well we will show you now what is happening with the marine walking out of marine i. >> the president will follow shortly and we apologize for the picture here, the cleaning of the lens but he will transfer here from this helicopter to...
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. >>> president obama has met with nelson mandel laws first family. we don't know much about what happened in that meeting. they will not see the former south african leader himself. mantel law remains in critical condition with a lung infection. >>> among partly cloudy's events today, a youth town hall owe university of johannesburg will he will receiver an honorary law degree. he said now is the time to act in order to confront climate change. he address the the problem. he is calling on new standards to reduce carbon emissions, including >> to reduce carbon pollution, i directed the environmental protection agency to work with states and businesses to put an end to the limitless dumping carbon pollution from our carbon. we will use less energy. >> america will deserve developing nations to transition to cleaner sources are energy. >>> once again, congress has failed to act. the cost of a certain federal student loans will double monday. there is a lot of finger pointing going on right now. we have more from washington d.c. >> i move that the house
. >>> president obama has met with nelson mandel laws first family. we don't know much about what happened in that meeting. they will not see the former south african leader himself. mantel law remains in critical condition with a lung infection. >>> among partly cloudy's events today, a youth town hall owe university of johannesburg will he will receiver an honorary law degree. he said now is the time to act in order to confront climate change. he address the the problem. he...
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>> president obama will have to overcome n.r.a. opposition and convince congress to pass the measures to curb gun violence when he unveils the proposals today he will do so franked -- flanked by children who are concerned. he will call on congress to ban military astyle assault weapons and limit the number of bullets allowed and require background checks on every gun purchase and will also take action without congress by executive order. new york state acted before the federal government putting in place the toughest gun criminal laws in the nation. >> this is a comprehensive bill that addresses the full spectrum of issues. >> the new york law blocks mentally ill patients from buying weapons and require mental health professionals to report any patient deemed "significant risk or threat." victims of mass shootings want something similar done national ly. amen tale -- do we want mentally ill people with guns in come on. >> attorney general ed meese raised the possibility of impeaching president obama if the gun proposals go too far.
>> president obama will have to overcome n.r.a. opposition and convince congress to pass the measures to curb gun violence when he unveils the proposals today he will do so franked -- flanked by children who are concerned. he will call on congress to ban military astyle assault weapons and limit the number of bullets allowed and require background checks on every gun purchase and will also take action without congress by executive order. new york state acted before the federal government...
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michelle obama, radiant in red. the two-time designer behind her stunning dress says, he's in shock this morning. ♪ you make >>> and this stunning moment caught on tape. the high school wrestler about to start his match, only to have this happen. an 80-pound light plunges from the ceiling, pinning him on the floor. he is okay. and we're going to talk to him live this morning. ♪ highway to the danger zone >>> and the very first pictures of prince harry fighting in the war zone. hours of unprecedented tape released, showing the top gun prince opening up on the front lines. what really happened in vegas. an
michelle obama, radiant in red. the two-time designer behind her stunning dress says, he's in shock this morning. ♪ you make >>> and this stunning moment caught on tape. the high school wrestler about to start his match, only to have this happen. an 80-pound light plunges from the ceiling, pinning him on the floor. he is okay. and we're going to talk to him live this morning. ♪ highway to the danger zone >>> and the very first pictures of prince harry fighting in the war...
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. >>> knew this morning, president obama says the economy is showing new signings of strength. he says the auto industry, new jobs and a recovering housing market have all shown signs of progress n his weekly radio and internet address, obama says it's up to congress to ensure the progress continues. >> to keep our housing market and our economy growing, congress needs to step up and do its part. members of congress will be coming back next week for an important month of work. we have to keep this progress going until middle class families start regaining that sense of security. we can't let partisan politics get in the way. >> obama said lawmakers should invest in roads and bridges, pass a comprehensive immigration overhaul and let homeowners save money by refinancing as low interest rates. >>> starting today. ama airlines will resume dreamliner service between san jose and tokyo. it started back in january, but it stopped when the faa grounded dreamliners because of faulty batteries. the first flight today is set to take off at 1:05:00 a.m. ama will separate five weekly fligh
. >>> knew this morning, president obama says the economy is showing new signings of strength. he says the auto industry, new jobs and a recovering housing market have all shown signs of progress n his weekly radio and internet address, obama says it's up to congress to ensure the progress continues. >> to keep our housing market and our economy growing, congress needs to step up and do its part. members of congress will be coming back next week for an important month of work. we...
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the numbers are from a poll showing 62 percent of registered voters approve of president obama's job performance up from 58 percent in september and a remainder, abc7 news anchor dan ashley is in washington, dc, preparing right now for the exclusive interview with president obama and will be the only bay area journalist to interview the president today at the white house with reports from washington, continuing tonight from abc7 news. you can follow him on twitter. >> the san mateo sheriff is trying to figure out whose remains were found if a remote area of the county. hikers made the discovery at the preserve on monday. the human bones were found two miles west of skyline boulevard, 100' off a trail. some articles of clothing found suggest the person was male. details on a body owned in a water tank on the roof of a los angeles hotel. a hotel maintenance worker found the body yesterday morning while looking into complaints of poor water pressure. los angeles police now say the body is that of a 21-year-old canadian woman who disappeared last month. she was in contact with her family
the numbers are from a poll showing 62 percent of registered voters approve of president obama's job performance up from 58 percent in september and a remainder, abc7 news anchor dan ashley is in washington, dc, preparing right now for the exclusive interview with president obama and will be the only bay area journalist to interview the president today at the white house with reports from washington, continuing tonight from abc7 news. you can follow him on twitter. >> the san mateo...
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obama listening in. we'll continue to monitor this when she does start speaking. >> also following that speech, "good morning america" and check with josh elliot, what else they are covering. >> hey, josh. >> good to be with you. in the bay area watching we do have lots to get to including news yesterday that dropped like a bomb. police have searched the home of patriots star aaron hernandez with the apparent murder of a man that authorities hernandez knew. there was something of a commotion at the player's home when investigators arrived. we'll have a full update for you. this morning also, shocking moment we now see in advance of johnny deppe's new film. being trampled by a horse. he will be okay. we'll take a closer look. stars attempting their own stunts. and kelly rowland is here to sing for us and to talk about her relationship and struggles and her relationship with beyonce. we'll have a full wrap on the big game, game six which has given game seven thursday night. >> eric: speaking of the game la
obama listening in. we'll continue to monitor this when she does start speaking. >> also following that speech, "good morning america" and check with josh elliot, what else they are covering. >> hey, josh. >> good to be with you. in the bay area watching we do have lots to get to including news yesterday that dropped like a bomb. police have searched the home of patriots star aaron hernandez with the apparent murder of a man that authorities hernandez knew. there was...
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president obama is at the g-8 economic summit in northern ireland. he is defending the spying program. just as the man who leaked the kiss tense to the world reveals more information. edward snowden tells guardian newspaper that the british government spied on diplomatic targets from all nations and smart phones at a similar meeting of world leaders in 2009. he said the u.s. spied, too, on calls by the russian president. snowden's father is asking for his son to stop. >> i just ask that you measure what you are going to do and not release any more information. >> we could not have carried out the bin laden raid if it was on the front page of the papers. i think everybody understands that. >> snowden is a hiding in hong kong. suchtd officials are worried that he could defect to china. snowden says he is not a spy. former vice president dick cheney is calling him a traitor. he says that is a compliment. >>> happening today a rally will get underway in san francisco at&t park in support of concession workers. they are calling on fans to bring their own
president obama is at the g-8 economic summit in northern ireland. he is defending the spying program. just as the man who leaked the kiss tense to the world reveals more information. edward snowden tells guardian newspaper that the british government spied on diplomatic targets from all nations and smart phones at a similar meeting of world leaders in 2009. he said the u.s. spied, too, on calls by the russian president. snowden's father is asking for his son to stop. >> i just ask that...
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. >>> president obama talked at length about the shooting yesterday. he said he spoke from the heart about why there is so much anger. >> the african-american community is looking at this issue through a set of experiences and a history. there are very few african-american men in this country who haven't had the experience of being followed when they weremshopping in a department store. and that all contributes, i think, to a sense that if a white male teen was involved in the same kind of scenario, that from top to bottom, both the outcome and the aftermath might have been different. trayvon martin could have been me 35 years ago. >> this is a look at a young barack obama next to trayvon martin. pictures like these are making the rounds on social media. martin's parents said they are honored the president could see himself in trayvon and identify with him. >>> breaking news out of san jose. authorities are investigating a deadly accident on highway 101. it happened just after 1:00 this morning on southbound 101 at an exit. the exit was closed for seve
. >>> president obama talked at length about the shooting yesterday. he said he spoke from the heart about why there is so much anger. >> the african-american community is looking at this issue through a set of experiences and a history. there are very few african-american men in this country who haven't had the experience of being followed when they weremshopping in a department store. and that all contributes, i think, to a sense that if a white male teen was involved in the...
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>> at 6:30 1, happening now, president obama is starting the day in 9 south bay, where he will deliver a your policy speech on the h care reform act and matt keller is at the fairmont hotel where the president is staying. matt? >> we are less than three hours away from the president's speech at the fairmont hotel, and this will be the first public comment after two private fundraisers laugh night. here is new video we shot of the extra security around the fairmont hotel, and police and secret service are blocking roads to vehicles in the area including at san scar -- san carlos and market street. we spoke with the hotel guests of the extra security he had to go through last night. >> they didn't come to the room but there was plenty of secure, metal detectors, getting frisked but no big deal. worth it. >> we are told the president will talk about what the affordable care act will mean for americans and focus on the efforts underway in california to implement the law and the people who do not have access to health insurance, specifically, highlighting efforts to enroll latinos. the act
>> at 6:30 1, happening now, president obama is starting the day in 9 south bay, where he will deliver a your policy speech on the h care reform act and matt keller is at the fairmont hotel where the president is staying. matt? >> we are less than three hours away from the president's speech at the fairmont hotel, and this will be the first public comment after two private fundraisers laugh night. here is new video we shot of the extra security around the fairmont hotel, and police...
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the obama administration says the cost of gas will likely go up by a penny. automakers support the plan because california has already implemented similar sulpher requirements. >> ahead, the united states supreme court justice that now is a crime victim. >> first, thousands of soldiers march in north korea, the new march in north korea, the new threat coming withys of walking to give a breast cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. whoo! you walk with friends, you meet new friends, and you keep those friendships. it was such a beautiful experience. (woman) ♪ and it's beautiful ♪ undeniable (woman) why walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history? because everyone deserves a lifetime. visit the3day.org to register or to request more information today. ♪ burning like a fire ♪ building up from deep inside it was 3 days of pure joy. susan g. komen's investments in early detection and treatment have helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the u.s. by 33% since 1990. help us continue serving the millions of women and men
the obama administration says the cost of gas will likely go up by a penny. automakers support the plan because california has already implemented similar sulpher requirements. >> ahead, the united states supreme court justice that now is a crime victim. >> first, thousands of soldiers march in north korea, the new march in north korea, the new threat coming withys of walking to give a breast cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. whoo! you walk with friends,...
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president obama delivered his "state of the union" address. >> a terror plot unfolding in the bay area, with lawyers raising doubts about a man accused of trying to attack an oakland bank. year clear . >> i have a bigger concern about black ice in the north bay at napa and santa rosa at 30 degrees but santa rosa has visibility to three quarters of a mile so be careful on the bridges and overpasses it could be slick. this afternoon, we have sunshine and temperatures in the low-to-mid 60's but the coast is upper 50's with a few clouds. our two warmest days are ahead of us, thursday and friday, mid-60's to 70 and not bad on saturday. high clouds and sunshine and low 60's at the coast and upper 60's for the rest of us. >> looking at clearing any moment san francisco southbound 101, an accident much earlier this morning blocking the right lane and in the clearing phases with an injury involving a taxi and a mustang and one person taken to the hospital. again final clearing stages. a new accident in daly city north skyline boulevard the on-ramp could be shut down to north 101 to get emergenc
president obama delivered his "state of the union" address. >> a terror plot unfolding in the bay area, with lawyers raising doubts about a man accused of trying to attack an oakland bank. year clear . >> i have a bigger concern about black ice in the north bay at napa and santa rosa at 30 degrees but santa rosa has visibility to three quarters of a mile so be careful on the bridges and overpasses it could be slick. this afternoon, we have sunshine and temperatures in the...
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coming up on "this week" it's a clash of the titans. 2012 obama campaign manager faces off with former bush deputy chief of staff. the powerhouse round table takes on the issue. don't miss abc's "this week" with george stephanopoulos right here at 8:00 on abc7. >>> the lights are back on across the bay this morning after they went out for an hour last night on purpose. it was part of a global effort to encourage people to think about conservation. abc7 news reporter sergio quintana has the details on the earth hour. >> 8:30 the towers of the golden gate bridge went dark, the art installation on the bay bridge went dark and san francisco city hall went dark. at least one person came to the civic center came to the area to see it. >> i was walking in the area and wanted to see it. never seen it ever. thought it would be kind of cool. >> it was all part of earth hour. >> it reminds us all of the issues of sustainability. >> because of programs like the city's recent ban on plastic shopping bags, efforts to promote solar energy and the city's comprehensive composting program, this year san
coming up on "this week" it's a clash of the titans. 2012 obama campaign manager faces off with former bush deputy chief of staff. the powerhouse round table takes on the issue. don't miss abc's "this week" with george stephanopoulos right here at 8:00 on abc7. >>> the lights are back on across the bay this morning after they went out for an hour last night on purpose. it was part of a global effort to encourage people to think about conservation. abc7 news reporter...
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president obama is backache his talk at the g-20 summit. he's facing an uphill battle to gain the support of congress. will he gain the support he needs to launch an attack? and also a royal break-in. one manmade it inside the palace where he was held for trespassing, burglary and criminal temperature. more details from london coming up. and an unbelievable friendship. newborn heata cubs are the newest addition of the dallas zoo. they have a special companion, an 8 week old labrador puppy. why they are pushing for them to become best friends. and a peel an no prodigy. he may not be able to reach the pedals on a piano but it doesn't stop him from performing musical masterpiece. he will be here live to play for us, as well. a cute kid and extremely talented. >> that's incredible to see. and the puppy-cheetah situation? too cute for words. >> i know. cute versus cute. >> all right. thanks. >> see ya. >> it is good-bye washington, hello bay area for janet napolitano, the new president of the university of california. vice president biden led a
president obama is backache his talk at the g-20 summit. he's facing an uphill battle to gain the support of congress. will he gain the support he needs to launch an attack? and also a royal break-in. one manmade it inside the palace where he was held for trespassing, burglary and criminal temperature. more details from london coming up. and an unbelievable friendship. newborn heata cubs are the newest addition of the dallas zoo. they have a special companion, an 8 week old labrador puppy. why...
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. >> and a busy command for president obama and a fundraiser in california. >> truck crashes into the back side of a muni bus in san francisco with impact on people in the bus and outside the bus. >> a bay area paramedic who works on a daily basis to save people's lives, this morning is fighting for his own life after being shot in the head in the oakland hills. i will have the latest on his condition and the man hunt for his shooters. >> and a beautiful sunrise from mount tamalpais, our roller coaster of temperatures in the mid-70's and we will end up in the mid-70's next week with rain in between. >> this is leyla gulen from the abc7 news traffic center, we are looking at the bay bridge where metering lights are on and track is pouring into san francisco, we had an early incident on the lower deck at treasure island and that is cleared but i will have the travel times coming up when abc >> live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. >> good morning, everyone. it is wednesday the 4th of april. can you believe lou -- how fast the year is zipping by? tax time is around the
. >> and a busy command for president obama and a fundraiser in california. >> truck crashes into the back side of a muni bus in san francisco with impact on people in the bus and outside the bus. >> a bay area paramedic who works on a daily basis to save people's lives, this morning is fighting for his own life after being shot in the head in the oakland hills. i will have the latest on his condition and the man hunt for his shooters. >> and a beautiful sunrise from...
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. >> president obama's proposal for sweeping reforms to the gun control laws has many gun owners concerned spurring sales of some weapons that will be banned. the jackson arm shooting range and shop in south san francisco has seen 300 percent jump in sales sin the sandy hook elementary school tragedy. after the president's call if tighter gun control, they expect demand to continue. each gun store in the bear area is out of a popular assault rifle. >> this is a special brand, a california legal. if we had one it would be gone in a minute. >> ammunition is getting if short supply with many manufacturers out of stock and deliveries are six months to a year out. >> if marin county the district attorney says you may not have enough money to pay the people who turned in their weapons during a four-county "buy back" program. officials handed out $70,000 worth of vouchers on tuesday but only raised $43,000 to cough that and a total of 827 weapons were turned in and another buy back is set for monday. currently it is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the san rafael and mill valley police depar
. >> president obama's proposal for sweeping reforms to the gun control laws has many gun owners concerned spurring sales of some weapons that will be banned. the jackson arm shooting range and shop in south san francisco has seen 300 percent jump in sales sin the sandy hook elementary school tragedy. after the president's call if tighter gun control, they expect demand to continue. each gun store in the bear area is out of a popular assault rifle. >> this is a special brand, a...
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president obama brings the newtown families to washington on air force one. a mother wiping away tears as they board ready to press for gun control, the president says it's time to push back. >>> an elaborate hoax targeting one of america's most popular pastors. the video claimed he was abandoning his christian faith for good. what he says this morning about turning the other cheek. >>> and -- >> louisville completes the emotional journey to the championship. >> what a game. louisville captured the national championship. now coach rick pitino had to make room for the tattoo he told his players he'd get if he won. >> good morning, america. ♪ >>> and good morning, kevin ware and all the rest of america, robin off, great to have elizabeth vargas off and look at all those louisville fans right there pouring into the streets last night. what a game, what a tournament. what a win. louisville's first ncaa title in a generation. >> overall, becoming the sent mental favorite, of course, with the struggles of kevin ware and a team that twice fought back from 12-point
president obama brings the newtown families to washington on air force one. a mother wiping away tears as they board ready to press for gun control, the president says it's time to push back. >>> an elaborate hoax targeting one of america's most popular pastors. the video claimed he was abandoning his christian faith for good. what he says this morning about turning the other cheek. >>> and -- >> louisville completes the emotional journey to the championship. >>...
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. >> ahead, president obama is ready to return to the bay area. we will tell you when and why. >> trading is underway on wall street. the big board shows the dow is off about 40 points. ahead we will go live to jane king at the new york stock exchange. >> first, students and staff protest at a bay area college and california's largest college as the school face as deadline to prove they are >> benicia, san ramon, san mateo and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >> it is 6:44. this is a make-or-break day for city college of san francisco. the cool must submit a plan by today for fixing financial and management problems or face a ripple effect that could result in the closing. abc7 news reporter, katie marzullo; covering this live from the newsroom. >> city college sends the report today and if they fail, the state's largest college of 90,000 students could be forced to shut down. with the deadline looming, students and teachers marched to city hall yesterday from campus. students do not want classes or services cut. teachers do not want to lose t
. >> ahead, president obama is ready to return to the bay area. we will tell you when and why. >> trading is underway on wall street. the big board shows the dow is off about 40 points. ahead we will go live to jane king at the new york stock exchange. >> first, students and staff protest at a bay area college and california's largest college as the school face as deadline to prove they are >> benicia, san ramon, san mateo and all the bay area, this is abc7 news....
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. >>> new, president obama plans to pay tribute to former south african president nelson mandela. he's visiting the prison where the leader spent some 18 years. the first family toured robin island as part of a week-long trip to south south africa. their tour was led by an 83-year-old politician who was also held captive at the prison. they viewed a lime quarry where mandela worked during his captivity. mandela remains hospitalized from a lung infection. >>> the anti-secrecy group wickileaks admitted they are helping a former u.s. contractor on leak information only america's spy programs. in a "this week" exclusive they discuss how he is helping snowden in his quest to obtain asylum and whether he and snowden should be considered whistleblowers. you can watch it right here o abc7 at 8:00 thisin >>> starting today checks will be distributedlpo he victims of boston marathon bombings. nearly $60 million will go to 232 he individuals and families. it was raised by the group "one fund" the group formed to give assistance to the victims. relatives of those who dialed in the attacks, as
. >>> new, president obama plans to pay tribute to former south african president nelson mandela. he's visiting the prison where the leader spent some 18 years. the first family toured robin island as part of a week-long trip to south south africa. their tour was led by an 83-year-old politician who was also held captive at the prison. they viewed a lime quarry where mandela worked during his captivity. mandela remains hospitalized from a lung infection. >>> the anti-secrecy...
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many say they do want the obama administration to intervene. >> we are asking the u.s. government to support the syrian army so we can defend ourselves. we are dealing with a dictator never been heard of, and killing left and right with a green light from the west. the more extensions they give him, the more killing he's doing. >> president obama said last year the use of chemical weapons by syria would cross a red line. people at the vigil say the line has already been crossed repeatedly. >> visitors heading to yosemite can get in free today if the rim fire burning near the park doesn't discourage them. all 401 national parks will offer free admission today in honor of the 97th annual anniversary of the park service. it was created on august 25, 1916. >>> emirates new zealand is one victory away from racing for the america's cup. the team set a speed record on the racecourse yesterday with the help of strong winds. the kiwis topped out at 47.2 knots, going nearly twice the speed of the wind. they sped away from italy's luna rossa in race 7 to take the 6-1 lead in the b
many say they do want the obama administration to intervene. >> we are asking the u.s. government to support the syrian army so we can defend ourselves. we are dealing with a dictator never been heard of, and killing left and right with a green light from the west. the more extensions they give him, the more killing he's doing. >> president obama said last year the use of chemical weapons by syria would cross a red line. people at the vigil say the line has already been crossed...
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. >>> new this morning, president obama says overhauling the nation's immigration system can provide a big boost to the economic recovery. in his weekly internet and radio address, president obama said immigrants have had a history of keeping america's economy the strongest in the world, but under the current system they are prevented from contributing to the nation's success. >> immigration reform would make it easier for highly-skilled immigrants and those who study at our colleges and universities to create jobs here in america. foreign companies would be more likely to invest here. the demands for goods and services would go up, creating more jobs for american workers. >> the president is calling on the house to act since the senate has already passed a bipartisan bill. >>> reaction is pouring in after janet neapolitan announced she's stepping down from the homeland security system. she's been nominated to become president of the uc system. the story from abc7 news capitol correspondent, nannette miranda. >> after a high-profile career as arizona governor and working under presid
. >>> new this morning, president obama says overhauling the nation's immigration system can provide a big boost to the economic recovery. in his weekly internet and radio address, president obama said immigrants have had a history of keeping america's economy the strongest in the world, but under the current system they are prevented from contributing to the nation's success. >> immigration reform would make it easier for highly-skilled immigrants and those who study at our...
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late yesterday the obama administration filed a legal brief with the u.s. supreme court urges justices to strike down the federal defense of marriage act which defines marriage as only between a man and a woman. the move is not a surprise but when abc7 news anchor dan ashley asked president obama about this issue wednesday during his exclusive one-on-one interview with him at the white house, the president was noncommittal, saying that he needed to confer with the solicitor general about the proper legal strategy they should take. the supreme court is set to take up the same-sex marriage issue in late march. >> members of a marching band in crockett are looking for help to find the burglars who ripped off the band room this week. several thousand dollars of musical instruments and electronics were stolen sometime between 6:00 p.m. tuesday and 6:00 a.m. wednesday. the school is asking people to be on the lookout for musical items on sale on the internet. >>> two dozen young athletes from mount hamel high school just returned from a trip of a lifetime. they w
late yesterday the obama administration filed a legal brief with the u.s. supreme court urges justices to strike down the federal defense of marriage act which defines marriage as only between a man and a woman. the move is not a surprise but when abc7 news anchor dan ashley asked president obama about this issue wednesday during his exclusive one-on-one interview with him at the white house, the president was noncommittal, saying that he needed to confer with the solicitor general about the...
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. >> happening today, president obama will remember the victims of the washington navy yard shooting during a memorial service in their honor. the late afternoon service is being held at the marine barracks washington near the navy facility where officials say 34-year-old aaron alexis fatally shot a dozen people last monday. eight others were injured. police killed alexis in the gun battle battle. the first lady, michelle obama, will visit with the victims' families today. >>> a moment of silence to remember the victims. it happened on the uss hornet in alameda yesterday honoring female veterans. they were presented with spectacular specially-made quilts of valor in recognition of their honor. >> it is a very nice thing to do for people, especially today since there was a women's aviation theme. we found a lot of women who have served and who are worthy of the quilts. >> one was an aviator in desert storm, and another served in vietnam. their valor quilts were courtesy of the amateur valley quiltters of pleasanton. >>> this morning a teenager is is back with his dad in alabama after
. >> happening today, president obama will remember the victims of the washington navy yard shooting during a memorial service in their honor. the late afternoon service is being held at the marine barracks washington near the navy facility where officials say 34-year-old aaron alexis fatally shot a dozen people last monday. eight others were injured. police killed alexis in the gun battle battle. the first lady, michelle obama, will visit with the victims' families today. >>> a...
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we have a lot more to come in our next half-hour, including president obama's latest trip to the bay area. we will tell you when he will be in town and who is on the guest list to see him. also, their season may be over, but the celebrations live on. the city inviting warriors fans over for a job well done party. >> plus we are just 30 minutes from the start of bay to breakers, the quintessential san francisco bay experience. i'm kira klapper by the starting line. if you are planning to come down to watch the 12k today, what will be different this year and what you can and can't bring. take a look at your backpack and >> welcome back, everyone. we are starting this half-hour with a quick look at the whether with our meteorologist lisa argen. >> hi there, carolyn. good morning to you. temperatures range from the mid-40s in napa to 56 oakland and san francisco. it is 53 degrees and here is the route for bay to breakers. temperatures will be cool and crisp to start out. by 9:00 numbers warming into the upper 50s. is 111:00 more sunshine. mid-60s. mild around the bay for much of the morn
we have a lot more to come in our next half-hour, including president obama's latest trip to the bay area. we will tell you when he will be in town and who is on the guest list to see him. also, their season may be over, but the celebrations live on. the city inviting warriors fans over for a job well done party. >> plus we are just 30 minutes from the start of bay to breakers, the quintessential san francisco bay experience. i'm kira klapper by the starting line. if you are planning to...
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she was governor of arizona before serving in the obama administration as homeland security secretary and the current president will step down at the end of august. students saw their tuition double during the five year tenure to $12,000 a year. protesters are expected to rally before the meeting urging the i gents do reject the nomination saying it could undermine commitment to inclusion. the rally will start at noon and the public meet on the nomination starts at 1:15. we will have continuing coverage of the meeting this afternoon when the reegypts take their vote on janet napolitano. >> oakland police want help from the help to identify vandals dug the george zimmerman verdict protests. a man was throwing a trash can at a window on saturday might and in another picture a man scrawls graffiti on the street. the police want to see any pictures or video you may have taken of other crimes. a waiter at a downtown restaurant hit in the face with a hammer will go back do work today. drew was standing outside with other employees trying on stop people from breaking more windows and someone
she was governor of arizona before serving in the obama administration as homeland security secretary and the current president will step down at the end of august. students saw their tuition double during the five year tenure to $12,000 a year. protesters are expected to rally before the meeting urging the i gents do reject the nomination saying it could undermine commitment to inclusion. the rally will start at noon and the public meet on the nomination starts at 1:15. we will have continuing...
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. >> president obama's health care reform law is losing support across the nation. a just released "usa today" and research center poll shows only 42 percent americans now approve of the law. 53 percent disaproven of the law. the poll comes as the health care exchanges are ready for open enrollment which begins in two weeks on october 1. this morning the white house says president obama has accepted lawrence summers' decision to withdraw his name from consideration as the next federal reserve chairman. now, attention is turning toward the next leading candidate and she has bay area ties. market analysts say the vice chair, janet yellen, is the favorite for the job. a third of the democrats have written a letter to president obama in support of john -- janet yellen. >> a grill and bar is leading the way in digital dining planning to installed computer screens at its table so customers can police orders and pay for their bill using a credit card. they have been testing the devices since early this year and hopes to have them installed by next year. the people who use
. >> president obama's health care reform law is losing support across the nation. a just released "usa today" and research center poll shows only 42 percent americans now approve of the law. 53 percent disaproven of the law. the poll comes as the health care exchanges are ready for open enrollment which begins in two weeks on october 1. this morning the white house says president obama has accepted lawrence summers' decision to withdraw his name from consideration as the next...
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. >>> president obama issues >>> new this morning, president obama says the nation must do more than just remember fallen war heroes on memorial day. in his weekly address the president says the country must care for the loved ones left behind, make sure all veterans receive the care and benefits they earned and that the armed forces must have the support they need to carry out their missions. >> so, this weekend, as we commemorate memorial day, i ask you to hold all our fallen heros in your hearts and every day let's work together to preserve what their sacrifices achieved, to make our country even stronger, even more fair, even more free. >> for the republicans, oklahoma senator james inhofe thanked the nation for its prayers and support following monday's deadly tornado. he says while his homestate was hit hard, it was not knocked out. >>> it's a magical start to the memorial day weekend. disney parks kicked off the summer with a 24-hour party. it was an all-nighter inside the magic kingdom last night. hundreds of people who spent the night outside rushed into the park when it ope
. >>> president obama issues >>> new this morning, president obama says the nation must do more than just remember fallen war heroes on memorial day. in his weekly address the president says the country must care for the loved ones left behind, make sure all veterans receive the care and benefits they earned and that the armed forces must have the support they need to carry out their missions. >> so, this weekend, as we commemorate memorial day, i ask you to hold all our...
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obama announced steps he plans to take to strengthen the housing market. the president said it's time to build on progress being made by creating a better bargain for responsible middle class homeowners. >> congress should give every american the chance to refinance at today's low rates. we should help more qualified families get a mortgage and buy their first home. we should get construction workers back on the job, rebuilding communities hit hardest by the crisis. and we should make sure that folks who don't want to buy a home have a decent, affordable place to rent. >>> president obama is proposing to phase out mortgage giants fannie mae and freddy mac so private capital can play a bigger role in mortgages. he said the country must preserve access to 30 year fixed-rate mortgages. >> if you are headed outdoors this weekend, san jose will hold their annual summer jazz fest. this year they have brought the stage venues closer together to make it more walkable. it won't just be jazz. tunes ranging from big bands to salsa will be featured. 122 acts and about
obama announced steps he plans to take to strengthen the housing market. the president said it's time to build on progress being made by creating a better bargain for responsible middle class homeowners. >> congress should give every american the chance to refinance at today's low rates. we should help more qualified families get a mortgage and buy their first home. we should get construction workers back on the job, rebuilding communities hit hardest by the crisis. and we should make...
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president obama said yesterday that he is reviewing a proposal congress will likely need to approve the recommendations but the president added that there are some steps he can take without congressional approval. the national rifle association is vowing to fight any new gun control action. >> after a decade of denial, sometimes bitter denial, lance armstrong is admitting to doping. he admitted it yesterday in an interview with oprah. new video shows oprah before the interview with the former cycling champ in austin, texas, and the doping admission could bring a federal lawsuit against armstrong. we will have more on the story coming up for you at 6:30 including what lance armstrong told oprah and why the federal government is paying such close attention. >> traffic and weather are next together on the abc7 only news. here is the san mateo bridge, traffic is moving fine. it is clear. it is cold. mike nicco will have the full accweather forecast and the commute in the abc7 traffic center. >> also ahead, how low can it go, the new decline for apple stock and the investor fear leading to t
president obama said yesterday that he is reviewing a proposal congress will likely need to approve the recommendations but the president added that there are some steps he can take without congressional approval. the national rifle association is vowing to fight any new gun control action. >> after a decade of denial, sometimes bitter denial, lance armstrong is admitting to doping. he admitted it yesterday in an interview with oprah. new video shows oprah before the interview with the...
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president obama will award the medal of honor to staff sergeant ty carter who grew up in the bay area. his proud father spoke with our reporter. >> this isn't bragging rights. as a dad, yeah, you don't get that very often. >> mark carter has every right to brag. his son, army staff sergeant ty carter, is about to receive the medal of honor. sergeant carter was in afghanistan on october 3rd in 2009 when the army said his company was attacked by more than 300 taliban fighters. this video was taken by the insurgents. carter ran through enemy fire to retrieve supplies for his fellow soldiers under attack and dressed the wounds of a severely wounded comrade. then while under fire he carried the wounded soldier to cover. he also risked his life to recover a radio in order to call for help. all are actions that the army said went above and beyond the call of duty. >> i don't know anybody that could have done what he did. >> carter's father, mark, and stepmother, barbara, spoke to abc news in their home. even hours after hearing he will get the medal, his father is beaming and emotional. >> t
president obama will award the medal of honor to staff sergeant ty carter who grew up in the bay area. his proud father spoke with our reporter. >> this isn't bragging rights. as a dad, yeah, you don't get that very often. >> mark carter has every right to brag. his son, army staff sergeant ty carter, is about to receive the medal of honor. sergeant carter was in afghanistan on october 3rd in 2009 when the army said his company was attacked by more than 300 taliban fighters. this...
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. >> the white house has released first lady michelle obama's official portrait. that is next. >> california said yes to governor brown's tax hike initiative and now the impact it has on his popularity across the state. >> live picture from outside, walnut creek with traffic moving fine. it looks clear and dry. days of g to give a breast cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. it was such a beautiful experience. (jessica lee) ♪ and it's beautiful (woman) why walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history? because your efforts help komen serve millions of women and men facing breast cancer every year. visit the3day.org to register or to request more information today. it was 3 days of pure joy. ♪ and it's beautiful >> we are back at 6:10 on this thursday, with a beautiful picture from our roof cameras you can see a few clouds but it is a dry start. the clouds and the winds are a reason why we are warmer this morning but we will top out pretty much the same as yesterday upper 50's to low 60's and mid-to-upper 50's along the coas
. >> the white house has released first lady michelle obama's official portrait. that is next. >> california said yes to governor brown's tax hike initiative and now the impact it has on his popularity across the state. >> live picture from outside, walnut creek with traffic moving fine. it looks clear and dry. days of g to give a breast cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. it was such a beautiful experience. (jessica lee) ♪ and it's beautiful (woman)...
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speaks out against president obama and the inaug >> treatment, palo alto, north bay, and all bay area, this is abc7 news. >> welcome back, this is live doppler 7 hd, you can see the rain is mainly over the coast. some of the sprinkles are moving through the north bay so watch out. you may get a little wetness for the morning commute but it is not frozen in the form of frost. we have "spare the air" with the poorest air quality in the not bay burning of wood banned. 7:00, all the way to 4:00 the rain will take over more and more our neighborhoods and become scattered showers headed to 7:00. scattered showers tomorrow and a bright friday and a chilly shower is possible on saturday. >> deadly cold front continues to spread across the midwest and east coast this morning. it is so cold that air north of the great lakes is colder than air in the north pole with wind chill dropping to 30 below in minnesota and people covering their faces, the cold is blamed for three deaths so for. icy roads and white out caused three major chain reaction pileups in ohio and a 12-year-old died in the 86-vehi
speaks out against president obama and the inaug >> treatment, palo alto, north bay, and all bay area, this is abc7 news. >> welcome back, this is live doppler 7 hd, you can see the rain is mainly over the coast. some of the sprinkles are moving through the north bay so watch out. you may get a little wetness for the morning commute but it is not frozen in the form of frost. we have "spare the air" with the poorest air quality in the not bay burning of wood banned. 7:00,...
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before he boarded his flight to tehran he tweeted president obama wishing him a good day. president said thank you and good-bye. >>> there's an investigative report into the wildfire that killed 14 firefighters earlier this year. the firefighters part of an elite firefighting team was battling the fire in june when the winds blew the fire out of control, overtaking them. today's report will provide a report of what happened and along with recommendations to avoid a similar incident. >>> fright night is a month away. halloween hiring is getting started. theme parks and theme stores are gearing up for the spending spree that goes along with october 31. we have more from great america in san francisco. -- in santa clara. [screaming] >> it's the howling good time at great america's halloween haunt. frightening creatures scare guests inside this haunted maze. >> it was pretty scary. the 3-d glasses added a good effect to it. >> the maze is bringing in people from all over the bay area. >> halloween hunt is a major part of our business. >> the manager said halloween is huge for
before he boarded his flight to tehran he tweeted president obama wishing him a good day. president said thank you and good-bye. >>> there's an investigative report into the wildfire that killed 14 firefighters earlier this year. the firefighters part of an elite firefighting team was battling the fire in june when the winds blew the fire out of control, overtaking them. today's report will provide a report of what happened and along with recommendations to avoid a similar incident....
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. >> this morning at 8:00 "this week" takes a look at closer proposals made by president obama in his state of the union address. the president's new chief of staff talks about plans to increase minimum wage and expand prekindergarten for all children. can the measures be passed in a time of extreme partisanship. republican paul ryane responds. don't miss it on "this week" with george stephanopoulos coming up on abc7. >>> new this morning, thousands of relief workers are helping with recovery efforts after that meteorite explosion in russia. we are learning just how much it costs to repair some of the damage. [explosion sound] [screaming] >> very frightening. that sonic boom and resulting pressure wave blew out windows and collapsed doors in an industrial city of 1 million people. more than 1000 were hurt in friday's explosion. 20,000 emergency personnel are now on the scene. officials estimate the explosion caused at least $33 million in damage. the russian academy of sciences believe the meteor weighed about ten tons before entering the earth's atmosphere. >>> this could be the road
. >> this morning at 8:00 "this week" takes a look at closer proposals made by president obama in his state of the union address. the president's new chief of staff talks about plans to increase minimum wage and expand prekindergarten for all children. can the measures be passed in a time of extreme partisanship. republican paul ryane responds. don't miss it on "this week" with george stephanopoulos coming up on abc7. >>> new this morning, thousands of relief...
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. >> pro gun activists also took to the streets opposing president obama's new push for gun control and safety in rallies across the u.s. last weekend. fears that gun ownership may soon be restricted is fueling a run on gun shows, like this one in georgia. >> people are look for things that are going to be banned. >> a lost our freedoms are under the gun. pardon the words. >> while newly purchase guns are going into homes, older guns are being turned in. like at this gun buy back in bridgeport, connecticut. seattle's drive-through gun program was a victim of its own success. organizers ran out of gift certificates that were handed out in return for weapons. another one is in the near future. abc news, new york. >> president obama promised to use his second term to protect middle class americans. coming up at 8:00 we will look back at a big week in washington and look forward to a political gunfight in congress. plus which can dates are already in position for 2016. don't miss "this week" with george stephanopoulos, coming up at 8:00 right here on abc7. >> tens of house of people on both
. >> pro gun activists also took to the streets opposing president obama's new push for gun control and safety in rallies across the u.s. last weekend. fears that gun ownership may soon be restricted is fueling a run on gun shows, like this one in georgia. >> people are look for things that are going to be banned. >> a lost our freedoms are under the gun. pardon the words. >> while newly purchase guns are going into homes, older guns are being turned in. like at this gun...
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bay and the good samaritans who helped save a >> the white house has release add photo of president obama skeet shooting. the image puts to rest skeptics questions about whether the president has ever even fired a gun. it shows him shooting clay pigeons at camp david last august. the national rifle association is not impressed. they said one picture does not erase a lifetime of supporting every gun ban and gun control measure imaginable. >>> today at 8:00 george stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with the most powerful man in the senate. senate majority leader harry reid of nevada is the guest on abc's "this week." no question is off-limits as they tackle gun control and immigration. don't miss "this week" with george coming up here on abc7. >>> a group of good samaritans helped save the life of a man struggling in the surf. it happened at stinson beach yesterday afternoon. abc7 news reporter sergio talked to witnesses and has the story. >> reporter: this is cell phone video of the helicopter dispatched to airlift a man after he was pulled from the surf at stinson beach. the video was shot by
bay and the good samaritans who helped save a >> the white house has release add photo of president obama skeet shooting. the image puts to rest skeptics questions about whether the president has ever even fired a gun. it shows him shooting clay pigeons at camp david last august. the national rifle association is not impressed. they said one picture does not erase a lifetime of supporting every gun ban and gun control measure imaginable. >>> today at 8:00 george stephanopoulos...
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a twitter feed known for going against the obama administration, the man behind it now has been revealed as a white house official. we will have the latest from washington on that coming up next right here on "good morning america" ahead. >> that is in 38 minutes. >> right now "consumer reports" has partnered with "7 on your side" for a report on the best buys for leaf blowers. >> leaves are beautiful in the autumn but when they hit the ground they are a nuisance. we tested 57 blowers. >> scott, can sweep them into a pile and consumer reports tested dozens of them. debters -- testers used this to see how long it took to clear. they embedded leaves in the lawn and covered them with dust to check how well the blowers loosened the debris. hand held blowers are easy to use if you can reach an outlet. some of the electric power blowers blowed them as fast as the best gasoline blowers but at half the price. >> the top pick is toro a "best buy" at $75. a bonus is it can vacuum the leaves, too. if you need on go a distance, gas powered blowers left you move without a cord. >> in our test the top
a twitter feed known for going against the obama administration, the man behind it now has been revealed as a white house official. we will have the latest from washington on that coming up next right here on "good morning america" ahead. >> that is in 38 minutes. >> right now "consumer reports" has partnered with "7 on your side" for a report on the best buys for leaf blowers. >> leaves are beautiful in the autumn but when they hit the ground...
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. >> abc7 news' george stephanopolis will interview president obama one-on-one today at the white house with the conversation focusing on syria and the looming showdown in congress over the federal budget and health care. the interview is this weekend on sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. on abc7 news. >> the san francisco worker would ran over a woman with a city opinions truck is apologizing. the 35-year-old >>chris: was -- the 35-year-old christine svanemyr was killed in a park. thomas burnoski was challenged. he said "there is nothing i can do to bringer back and i am absolutely devastated by the tragic accident." burnoski is facing physical manslaughter. >> berkeley has had 25 percent increase in robberies. burglaries have jumped 34 percent for the year to date. there have been four homicides, the latest on sunday when a man was shot to death. last year there were five for the expire year. the city police union says more officers are needed. the police chief is scheduled to present the report to the city council on tuesday. adetails open twitter's plan to go public. as we recorded yesterd
. >> abc7 news' george stephanopolis will interview president obama one-on-one today at the white house with the conversation focusing on syria and the looming showdown in congress over the federal budget and health care. the interview is this weekend on sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. on abc7 news. >> the san francisco worker would ran over a woman with a city opinions truck is apologizing. the 35-year-old >>chris: was -- the 35-year-old christine svanemyr was killed in a park....
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. >> happening today, president obama is set to name a new secretary of labor. multiple media reports say that thomas perez from the justice department will be the president's nominee. he has strong support from latino and labor groups but he could run into problems from republicans at the confirmation hearing. some in the going believe his tenure at the justice department was influenced too much by political ideology. >> also from washington, dc, this morning, top republicans are reacting to the news that ohio republican senate portman now supports same-sex marriage. port map made the announcement you may recall on friday, saying he had a change of heart because his son is gay. >> on this week with george stephanopolis, speaker boehner said he is still opposed to same-sex marriage. >> i believe that maker is -- marriage is the union of one man and a woman. it is what i grew up with. what i believe. it is what my church teams me. i cannot imagine that position would ever change. >> speaker boehner added that while portman is a good friend and a long-time ally. >
. >> happening today, president obama is set to name a new secretary of labor. multiple media reports say that thomas perez from the justice department will be the president's nominee. he has strong support from latino and labor groups but he could run into problems from republicans at the confirmation hearing. some in the going believe his tenure at the justice department was influenced too much by political ideology. >> also from washington, dc, this morning, top republicans are...
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. >>> new this morning, president obama is talking about a timetable for ending america's involvement in the war in afghanistan. the president has invited afghanistan's president, karzai, to the white house to discuss an exit strategy. in the coming months they will announce the next phase of the draw down, allowing afghan force to take the lead in securing their country. he said by the end of 2014 america's war in afghanistan will be over with work to be done at home. >> the nation we need to rebuild is our own. as we do, we have to take care of our troops and veterans who fought in our name. we have to grow our economy and shrink our deficits. create new jobs and boost family incomes. we have to fix our infrastructure and our immigration system. we have to protect our planet from the destructive effects of climate change and protect our children from the horrors of gun violence. >> the republican response by nebraska senator deb fischer calls for reducing the deficit by cutting social programs while preserving the nation's military. >>> vice president joe biden met with a group from
. >>> new this morning, president obama is talking about a timetable for ending america's involvement in the war in afghanistan. the president has invited afghanistan's president, karzai, to the white house to discuss an exit strategy. in the coming months they will announce the next phase of the draw down, allowing afghan force to take the lead in securing their country. he said by the end of 2014 america's war in afghanistan will be over with work to be done at home. >> the...
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. >>> california is moving to expand medical coverage under president obama's healthcare reform. but there is a dilemma. there apparently aren't enough doctors to treat a new rush of insured patients. here is abc7 news capital correspondent nannette miranda in sacramento to explain. >> if insurance is extended to millions often the afford angle care act next year, the state won't have enough doctors to treat the influx of patients. the state senator points to a map where the shortage will be most severe. only 16 of the 58 counties can meet the federal recommended supply of primary physicians. >> if we are going to man date every person in this country to buy health insurance, we have to make sure that care is available for them. senator hernandez and other lawmakers propose to let nurse practicer, physicians assistants, opt tom terrorists and pharmacists treat patients for some illnesses. most in those regulations agree they have more training than they are allowed to use. nurse practicers would even be able to set up their own practice. >> collaboration without patient danger. >
. >>> california is moving to expand medical coverage under president obama's healthcare reform. but there is a dilemma. there apparently aren't enough doctors to treat a new rush of insured patients. here is abc7 news capital correspondent nannette miranda in sacramento to explain. >> if insurance is extended to millions often the afford angle care act next year, the state won't have enough doctors to treat the influx of patients. the state senator points to a map where the...
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some of president barack obama's allies have been promoting that strategy. mint a trillion dollars coin, deposit it and draw the funds to pay bills should congress fail to raise the debt ceiling. treasury officials say it's illegal to mint a coin for a purpose like that. >>> he's considered one of the greatest cyclists of all-time but hanging over his head are charges of doping to achieve that success. now lance armstrong may be coming clean about drug use during his tour de france races. abc news reporter mark greenblat has the latest. >> in his last interview with oprah nearly two years ago, lance armstrong got a hero's welcome. now disgraced and labeled as a cheater, he will face a much tougher audience when he sits with her again. but if, as expected, armstrong confesses to doping, it would likely come only after the statute of limitations on perjury charges ran out. following this strong denial under oath. >> i just want to make sure your testimony is clear. if it can't be any clearer that i've never taken drugs. >> still an about-face could land hem in
some of president barack obama's allies have been promoting that strategy. mint a trillion dollars coin, deposit it and draw the funds to pay bills should congress fail to raise the debt ceiling. treasury officials say it's illegal to mint a coin for a purpose like that. >>> he's considered one of the greatest cyclists of all-time but hanging over his head are charges of doping to achieve that success. now lance armstrong may be coming clean about drug use during his tour de france...
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. >>> new this morning president obama is promoting a plan to find alternative fuel. in his weekly address the president says he wants to put $200 million a year into a trust fund for research without adding to the deficit. he says federal revenue from offshore oil drilling leases could pay the cost. he invisions the day when americans are far less oil dependent. >> scientists are designing new engines that are energy efficient. developing cheaper batteries to go farther on a single charge and devising new ways to fuel our cars and trucks with new sources of clean energy like advanced biofuels and natural gas so drivers can one day go coast-to-coast without using a drop of oil. >> republicans focus their message on balancing the budget. house budget committee chairman paul ryan of wisconsin said the gop has a plan to balance the federal budget in ten years through spending cuts alone. >>> a former san francisco supervisor wants larry ellison to make up a multimillion-dollar shortfall projected for the america's cup races this summer. the billionaire founder of or -- o
. >>> new this morning president obama is promoting a plan to find alternative fuel. in his weekly address the president says he wants to put $200 million a year into a trust fund for research without adding to the deficit. he says federal revenue from offshore oil drilling leases could pay the cost. he invisions the day when americans are far less oil dependent. >> scientists are designing new engines that are energy efficient. developing cheaper batteries to go farther on a...
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about spying, along with president obama and the members of congress. >> the man who exposed the n.s.a. program is again justifying him decision to leak classified information. a german magazine has published an open letter that was written by edward snowden calling the manifesto for the truth and edward snowden argues that people have to fight against suppression of information and says that those who speak the truth are not committing a crime. >> president obama is headed back to the bay area. the president will head s light a democratic national competent fundraiser at the jazz center november 25th, the president's 16th visit to the bay area since he took office in 2009. tomorrow is election day. some of the issues measure b and c in san francisco and sunnyvale measure c put new reconstructions on guns. there are several realignment issues. to prepare for the election check out our resource guide on abc7news.com. >> if you are voting for back to average temperatures, mike has a winner now. >> i can't police google didn't know the car with the cameras spying on them. >> 14 degrees co
about spying, along with president obama and the members of congress. >> the man who exposed the n.s.a. program is again justifying him decision to leak classified information. a german magazine has published an open letter that was written by edward snowden calling the manifesto for the truth and edward snowden argues that people have to fight against suppression of information and says that those who speak the truth are not committing a crime. >> president obama is headed back to...
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meanwhile, president obama canceled a trip altogether to asia for economic summits in indonesia and brew week. >>> twitter reports its revenue reached $254 million in the first half of this year. but expenses reached nearly $320 million. one tech analyst we spoke with says he doesn't think twitter is ready for the move, much like facebook wasn't when it went public last year. >> we had a feeding frenzy on the stock. the financials didn't support the valuation that it reached and it collapsed under the weight. >> he thinks the current government shutdown is a huge obstacle for twitter but twitter isn't changing course yet. the price for twitter stock should be determined in the next three weeks. >> 6:37. flames broke out in a south bay home overnight and we have dramatic footage. we're live at the scene ahead. >> but coming up, authorities bust a website known for secret drug sales. what's next for the accused drug dealer. >> a live look outside for you. mt. tam camera looking at san francisco. you know, it is windy out there. you can probably see the camera bouncing around. we'll do traf
meanwhile, president obama canceled a trip altogether to asia for economic summits in indonesia and brew week. >>> twitter reports its revenue reached $254 million in the first half of this year. but expenses reached nearly $320 million. one tech analyst we spoke with says he doesn't think twitter is ready for the move, much like facebook wasn't when it went public last year. >> we had a feeding frenzy on the stock. the financials didn't support the valuation that it reached and...
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new this morning, president obama's job performance numbers take a tumble and we will show them to you. >> stanford graduate and senate candidate, cory booker admits he messaged an ex-otic dancer. >> oracle c.e.o. usually son is celebrating his win but shhhhh! in our day, we didn't have u-verse high speed internet. yeah, our babysitter didn't have a million ways to serve mom up on a silver platter. we had to count sheep to fall asleep. and i always worried that i was creating an overcrowded sheep farm. in my head... never looked like that farmer took proper care of those sheep. too much? a little. [ male announcer ] connect all your wi-fi-enabled devices with u-verse high speed internet. rethink possible. >> covering walnut creek, burlingame, campbell and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >> a picture of san francisco, the bay and the east bay, with high fire danger today and football right here on abc7 news later on today. we will explain. >> unfortunately, there is also high fire danger, arson in southern california. this is new video, can you see what firefighters were dealing wi
new this morning, president obama's job performance numbers take a tumble and we will show them to you. >> stanford graduate and senate candidate, cory booker admits he messaged an ex-otic dancer. >> oracle c.e.o. usually son is celebrating his win but shhhhh! in our day, we didn't have u-verse high speed internet. yeah, our babysitter didn't have a million ways to serve mom up on a silver platter. we had to count sheep to fall asleep. and i always worried that i was creating an...
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the obama administration supports the parents in a brief in the court. two lower courts ruled only licensed professionals can administer the shots. >> orchard supply hardware has a new owner, it is official. >> trading is underway on wall street and the dow is down 31 points and we will go to skein king from the new york stock exchange. >> but, first, music fans shell out hundreds to see their favorite bands and they cannot get inside t >> covering walnut creek, burlingame, calculate belt, and all the bay area this is abc7 news. >> good morning, at 6:44. the golden gate bridge shows traffic moving fine but we have low clouds. our meteorologist says they will be clearing much more quickly today with the temperatures coming up. san jose an elderly man considered at risk is found safe. the 91-year-old was found near a shopping center this morning. he was reported missing yesterday. they were worried because he has alzheimer's disease and is disoriented but the man has been found, safe. >> asiana will give $10,000 to every survivor on board a flight that cra
the obama administration supports the parents in a brief in the court. two lower courts ruled only licensed professionals can administer the shots. >> orchard supply hardware has a new owner, it is official. >> trading is underway on wall street and the dow is down 31 points and we will go to skein king from the new york stock exchange. >> but, first, music fans shell out hundreds to see their favorite bands and they cannot get inside t >> covering walnut creek,...
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president obama takes the mike at the annual white house correspondents' dinner. >> these days when i look in the mirror, i have to admit that i'm not the strapping young muslim socialist i used to be. >> the president pulled few
president obama takes the mike at the annual white house correspondents' dinner. >> these days when i look in the mirror, i have to admit that i'm not the strapping young muslim socialist i used to be. >> the president pulled few